JP3042095U - Card collection device for amusement machines - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] (Corrected) [PROBLEMS] Game for unlocking or locking does not take too much trouble, and there is no fear of causing mischief such as stuffing into the key insertion hole of the lock. To provide a card collecting device in a machine. SOLUTION: In a game machine that operates so that a game process corresponding to the amount of money used is performed as soon as the amount of money used for playing is set by the data recorded on the card, the card is collected when the card is unavailable. Box 1
1. A card collecting device for collecting cards, comprising remote control means 2 capable of opening the collecting box outside the game machine or closing it inside the game machine.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a card handling device for a card-type game machine, and a pachinko machine, a pachi-slot machine other than the game machine, a pachinko ball lending machine other than the game machine body, a medal lending machine for a pachi-slot machine, and other play media payouts. Machines etc. are also included.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, a disposable prepaid card used in a card-type game machine, for example, a magnetic card, is used by a user of the card when the amount of money paid by the card becomes 0 (hereinafter, referred to as an unusable case). Since it is disposed of, it is often seen that the user arbitrarily throws it away at the playground or leave it in the card slot of the game machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the applicant has described a card collection device as shown in FIG. 11 (described in the specification of a utility model registration application with the same name as the present invention filed on March 6, 1997). It has been devised). It is a collection box 33 (when the card is not available in the game machine that operates so that the game process corresponding to the amount of money is performed as soon as the amount of money used for playing is set by the data recorded on the card. Fig. 11) is a card collection device that collects cards, and is particularly suitable for pachinko machine mortgage machines. When the card is unusable, it is configured such that when reading or writing the card, the card is dropped into a recovery box 33 from a holder 35 (FIG. 11) for holding the card and recovered. When collecting the cards collected in each collection box 33, the amusement store unlocks the mechanical lock 330 and pulls out the collection box 33 to collect the cards.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in the recovery device, since the mechanical lock 330 is used to close the recovery box 33, it takes too much time to unlock or lock the card when collecting the card, and the key insertion hole of the lock is used. There was a drawback that it could cause mischief such as filling the stuffing.

In view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a card collecting device in a game machine that can avoid the above-mentioned drawbacks.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a card collecting device in a game machine according to the present invention operates so that a game process corresponding to the applicable amount is performed as soon as the amount of money used for the game is set by the data recorded in the card. In the machine, a card collecting device for collecting the card in a collecting box when the card cannot be used, wherein the collecting box can be opened outside the game machine or closed inside the game machine. It is characterized by having.

The so-called open state means a state in which the recovery box can be removed or exposed from the game machine so that the cards collected in the recovery box can be taken out. The so-called closed state means a state in which the collection box cannot be removed or exposed from the game machine in order to take out the cards collected in the collection box.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the card collecting device of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of the card collecting device of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a card collecting device according to the present invention operates a game machine (in this embodiment, a table) which operates so that a game process corresponding to the amount of money used is set as soon as the amount of money used for playing is set by the data recorded on the card. In the case of a pachinko ball lending machine as an example, the same applies to the following), which is a card collecting device that collects the card in the collecting box 1 when the card cannot be used. It has a remote control means that can be opened or closed in the game machine.

Further, the box 1 is attached so that it can be inserted into or pulled out from the case 3 through an opening 31 formed in the panel 30 of the case 3 of the game machine. In addition, the box 4 is restricted by the accommodating portion 4 so that the box 1 can be linearly moved into the case 3 and the surface plate 12 of the box 1 and the surface of the panel 30 can be inserted until they are flat. .

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 7, the remote control means locks or unlocks when it receives a remote control 2 for emitting a light (for example, infrared light) code and an optical code emitted by the remote control 2. It consists of an electric lock 6.

The electric lock 6 is output by the receiving means 60 for receiving the optical code by the remote controller 2, the collating means 63 for collating the optical code received by the receiving means 60, and the collating means 63 when the optical code is correct. A control means 64 for receiving a signal to lock or unlock the lock body 61, a lock body 61 having a lock knob (see the lock knob 611 shown in FIG. 3B) as a locking means, and the lock knob of this lock body 61 It is formed by a lock receiving portion 62 on the side of the receiving box 1.

Referring to FIG. 1, the remote controller 2 includes a light emitting element 20 for emitting an optical code (for example, an infrared light emitting element), a locking switch 21 for issuing a command for emitting an optical code for locking, and It is composed of an unlock switch 22 for issuing a command to emit an optical code for unlocking, and a necessary electric circuit (not shown).

Further, the remote controller 2 may be configured as shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 2, the remote controller 2 has a lock switch 21 and an unlock switch 22, a numeric key board 23 for inputting a personal identification code corresponding to each electric lock, and the personal identification code for each lock. A secret code mode switch 25 for setting a setting mode and a locking / unlocking mode switch 24 for locking or unlocking mode are provided.

The operation of the remote means described above is as follows. (1) When the lock box 1 is completely stored in the case 3, when the lock switch 21 of the remote controller 2 is pressed, the light emitting element 20 emits a lock optical code, and the receiving means 60 of the electric lock 6 receives it. When the collating means 63 collates and outputs the collating means 63 to the control means 64, the control means 64 issues a lock command to the lock body 61, and the lock knob of the lock body 61 is inserted into the lock receiving portion 62 provided in the box 1. The box 1 will be locked. (2) When the unlocking box 1 is completely housed in the case 3, when the unlocking switch 22 of the remote controller 2 is pressed, the light emitting element 20 emits the unlocking optical code, and the receiving means 60 of the electric lock 6 operates. The collating means 63 collates and outputs it to the control means 64. The control means 64 issues an unlock command to the lock body 61, and the lock knob of the lock body 61 has a lock receiving portion provided in the box 1. When released from 62, the box 1 comes to be unlocked.

When the box 1 is unlocked, the box 1 can be taken out from the case 3 via the sled portion 13 formed on the surface plate 12 of the box 1.

As described above, the card collecting device of the present invention uses the remote control means to open the collection box to the outside of the game machine or close it inside the game machine, so that it does not take too much time for unlocking or locking. , There is no risk of mischief such as stuffing into the key insertion hole of the lock.

Embodiment 2 FIG. 3 is a view showing another embodiment of the card collecting device of the present invention. The structure of the card collecting device according to FIG. 3 is almost the same as the structure of the card collecting device of the first embodiment described above, except for the following differences.

The box 1 shown in FIG. 1 is attached so that it can be inserted or withdrawn into the case 3 through an opening 31 formed in the front panel 30 of the case 3 of the game machine. The box 5 is fixed in the case 3, and a lid that is opened and closed on the surface of the game machine (in this embodiment, the panel 30 of the case 3) by the control of the remote control means described in the first embodiment. 52 was formed.

Further, the lid 52 is rotatable by the elastic shaft 51 and is biased so as to open the lid 52. Further, the lock body 61 embedded in the case 3 side is biased by the spring 2 so as to always be exposed (that is, locked), and is provided at the end of the tank 613 and the lock knob 611 of the iron which can reciprocate in the tank 613. The receiving means 60 has an electromagnet 614 that conducts (generates a magnetic force) when the unlocking optical code is received.

When trying to unlock, when the unlock switch 22 of the remote controller 2 is pressed, the electromagnet 614 instantly becomes conductive, the lock knob 611 is instantly attracted, and the lock knob 621 is detached from the lock receiving portion 62 provided on the box 5 side. Then, the lid 52 is opened by the elastic shaft 51. When attempting to lock the lid 52, when the lid 52 is pushed in and the front portion of the lock knob 611, which has a circular shape, comes into contact with the lid 52, the elastic force of the spring 612 is suppressed and the spring 612 is temporarily contracted to the tank 613. When stopped, the lid 52 is inserted into the lock receiving portion 62, so that the lid 52 is locked.

Embodiment 3 FIG. 4 is a view showing another embodiment of the card collecting device of the present invention. According to FIG. 4, the box 7 can be inserted or withdrawn into the accommodation portion 4 provided in the case 3 through the opening 31 formed in the panel 30 of the case 3 of the game machine like the box 1 of the first embodiment. In addition, the opening 31 is provided with a lid 32 having the same structure as the lid 52 as shown in FIG. 3, in other words, the storage portion 4 is described above on the game machine surface (that is, the panel 30). The lid 32 is formed so that it can be opened and closed by the control of the remote control means.

When unlocked, the lid 32 is opened, and the box 7 can be taken out from the case 3 via the sled portion 73 formed on the surface plate 72 of the box 7.

In Examples 1 to 3 described above, the remote control means uses an electric lock to open the collection box to the outside of the game machine or to close it inside the game machine, but as shown in Example 4 below. It is also possible to open the collection box outside the game machine or close it inside the game machine so that the collection box can be slid out of the game machine or inserted into the game machine by using a remote-controlled machine drive device by remote control.

Embodiment 4 FIGS. 5 and 6 are views showing another embodiment of the card collecting device of the present invention. 5 and 6, the card collecting device of the present invention is configured such that the collecting box 8 has a remote control means that can be slid out of the opening 3 of the case 3 or inserted into the playing machine. .

The box 8 is formed with long ridges 83, 83 to be fitted into the rails 36, 36 for guiding the boxes 8 provided on both sides of the case 3, and the box 8 is completely formed. Further, locking portions 87, 87 are formed on the upper portion of the box 8 so as not to be separated from the game machine. Further, racks 86 and 86 are provided on the bottom surface of the box 8 so as to be driven by the remote control mechanical drive unit and meshed with the drive gear 95 of the remote control mechanical drive unit.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the remote controller mechanical driving device described above receives the opening instruction optical code (corresponding to the unlocking optical code) and the closing optical code (corresponding to the locking optical code). 90, a collating means 93 for collating the optical code received by the receiving means 90, a control means 94 for receiving a signal output from the collating means 93 when the optical code is correct, and causing the motor 91 to rotate normally or reversely. A motor 91, a transmission gear 92 driven by the motor 91, a transmission gear 96 meshing with the transmission gear 92, and drive gears 95, 95 provided coaxially with the gear 96 (shaft 97). It consists of

The operation of the drive device configured as described above is as follows. (1) Open When the switch 21 is pressed with the remote controller 2 shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting element 20 emits an open command optical code, the receiving means 90 receives it, and the collating means 93 collates and then the control means 94. Then, the control means 94 issues a forward rotation command to the motor 91, the motor 91 rotates, and the box 8 is moved via the racks 86, 86 driven by the drive gears 95, 95. That is, it slides out along the rails 36, 36 until it is locked by the locking parts 87, 87 (the motor 91 also stops at this time), the box 8 is opened, and the collected card "C" in it is collected. You will be able to. (2) Closing When the switch 22 of the remote controller 2 is pushed when the card collection is completed, the light emitting element 20 emits a closing light code, the receiving means 90 receives it, the collating means 93 collates and then the control means 94. Then, the control means 94 issues a reverse rotation command to the motor 91, the motor 91 reversely rotates, the box 8 is moved through the racks 86, 86 driven by the drive gears 95, 95, and the case 3 is completely rotated. Inserted, that is, closed.

As described above, the remote control means by which the collection box 8 can slide out of the game machine through the opening 31 of the case 3 or be inserted into the game machine is provided on the remote controller mechanical drive device and the bottom surface of the box 8. Although it is composed of the racks 86 and 86 meshing with the drive gear 95 of the remote control mechanical drive unit, a spiral meshing with the racks 86 and 86 may be used instead of the drive gears 95 and 95. Good. The racks 95, 95 may be provided on the side surface of the box 8 regardless of the bottom surface.

Further, in order to facilitate card collection when the box 8 is opened, it is desirable that the bottom surface of the box 8 is provided so as to be openable and closable as shown in FIG. That is, the bottom surface of the box 8 is composed of a rear fixing plate 81, a central opening / closing plate 88 that is in axial contact with the fixing plate 81 via a shaft 89, and a front end stop plate 85. A locking member 84 for locking 88 is provided so that the front portion 841 of the locking member 84 can be inserted into a recess (not shown) provided at the front edge of the opening / closing plate 88. It is biased by a spring 843 attached to the rear part. When the rear end 840 of the locking member 84 exposed from the lower side of the box 8 is pushed when the box 8 is opened, the front part 841 is rotated by the fixed shaft 842 and is completely fitted into the stop plate 85. However, the opening / closing plate 88 is detached from the above-mentioned recess. Then, the opening / closing plate 88 is opened as shown in FIG. 6C, and the card C is dropped.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the remote control means uses the wireless remote control means, but the wire remote control means may be used instead. The wired remote control means used in the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a wired remote control means used in the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, the wired remote control means used in the present invention is the lock 61 of the electric lock provided in the card collecting device of all the amusement machines in the amusement store or the motor 91 of the remote control mechanical drive device described above. It is configured such that it is connected in parallel to the wired circuit and is electrically connected or disconnected by the switch K.

The switch K may be provided in the management room of the game store. When collecting cards, if the switch K is turned "ON", the collection boxes of the card collection devices of all the amusement machines will be opened, and when the switch K is "OFF" after the collection is completed, the card collection devices of all the amusement machines will be The collection box will be closed.

FIG. 9 is a view showing another wired remote control means used in the present invention. The remote control means according to FIG. 9 is provided with a personal identification code as a personal identification number for each of the electric lock 6 provided on the card collecting device of the game machine of the amusement store or the remote control mechanical drive device described above. To do. By using the wired remote control means according to FIG. 9, the collecting box of the card collecting device of each game machine can be opened or closed independently. When opening or closing the collection box of the card collection device of a certain game machine, when the personal identification code corresponding to the card collection device is input through the code input means 100, the code analysis means 103 analyzes and judges it. After that, the control means 104 issues an opening (unlocking or normal rotation) or closing (locking or reverse rotation) command to the electric lock body 61 of the corresponding card collection device or the motor 91 of the remote control mechanical drive device. Then, the lock body 61 is unlocked or locked, or the motor 91 is rotated normally or reversely, so that the collection box of the corresponding card collection device is opened or closed.

Further, as the remote control means, a card type remote control means as described below may be used. FIG. 10 is a block diagram for explaining the card type remote control means used in the present invention. Referring to FIG. 10, the remote control means of the present invention comprises a card "KC" for an amusement store employee to which data for unlocking and locking commands are applied, and a card reading means 110 for reading the card "KC". The card collating means 113 for discriminating the authenticity of the card "KC" based on the information by the reading means 110, and the signal output from the collating means when the card "KC" is true, unlocks the electric lock body 61. It comprises a lock or lock, a control means 114 configured to rotate the motor 91 of the mechanical drive device as described above, and the electric lock 6 or the mechanical drive device (FIGS. 5 and 6) as described above. . As the card "KC", a non-contact type card or a magnetic type card is used.

[0036]

[Effect of the invention]

 Since the card recovery device of the present invention has remote control means that can open the recovery box to the outside of the game machine or close it inside the game machine, it does not take too much time to unlock or lock, and the lock key It also eliminates the risk of tampering with the insertion hole, such as stuffing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a card collecting device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a remote controller as a transmitting means of the remote control means in the card collecting device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the card collecting device according to FIG. (A) is a perspective view, (b) is sectional drawing of the XX line of (a).

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the card collecting device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the card collecting device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view according to FIG. (A) is a perspective view,
(B) is a side view, (c) is a figure which shows the open state of the collection box based on (b), (d) is a bird's-eye view of (a).

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing wireless remote control means in the card collecting device of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing wired remote control means in the card collecting device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing another wired remote control means in the card collecting device of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a card type remote control means in the card collecting device of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a card collecting device of the related art.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 5, 7, 8 Recovery Box 2 Remote Control 4 Housing 6 Electric Lock 61 Lock Body 86 Rack 91 Motor 95 Drive Gear

Claims (9)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A game machine that operates so that a game process corresponding to the amount of money used is performed as soon as the amount of money used for playing is set by the data recorded on the card A card collecting device for a game machine, comprising: a card collecting device for collecting in a collecting box, the remote box having a remote control means capable of opening the collecting box to the outside of the game machine or closing the inside of the game machine. 2. The card collecting device according to claim 1, further comprising remote control means for sliding the collection box out of the game machine or inserting the collection box into the game machine. 3. The remote control means comprises a remote control mechanical drive device and a rack provided in the collection box and meshing with a drive gear of the remote control mechanical drive device. Item 2. The card collection device according to item 2. 4. The card collection device according to claim 2, wherein the bottom surface of the collection box is provided so as to be openable and closable. 5. The card collecting device according to claim 1, wherein the collecting box has a lid formed on the surface of the game machine so as to be openable and closable under the control of the remote control means. 6. The card according to claim 1, wherein a housing portion for housing the collection box inside the game machine has a lid formed on the surface of the game machine and which can be opened and closed under the control of the remote control means. Recovery device. 7. The wireless remote control means is used as the remote control means.
The card collection device described in 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. 8. The wired remote control means is used as the remote control means.
The card collection device described in 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. 9. The card collecting device according to claim 1, wherein the remote control means is a card type remote control means.